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Labour and Birth Part 1
Description
Duration: 60 minutes
This class is suitable for expectant parents and birth partners. This class is best completed with Labour & Birth Part 2
You're about to embark on one of the most incredible journeys of your life. While pregnancy can be exciting and magical, and having a baby is a wonderful and life-changing experience, it can also be a little daunting, especially when it comes to labour and birth.
Don't worry though, at Blossom, we’ve got you covered.
We’ll talk about contractions, the rhythmic tightening and releasing of your uterus that help to move your baby down through your pelvis and out into the world. We’ll cover how you can tell the difference between the real thing and the practice Braxton Hicks tightenings. You’ll learn how to familiarize yourself with the signs of labour. These can include contractions, a "show" of blood or mucus, and your waters breaking and what you need to keep track of these signs.
We’ll talk about how your body is built for this and all the hormones that make it possible.
We’ll cover assessment by the midwife or doctor to determine how far along you are in your labour.
You’ll learn more about your amazing pelvis and the extraordinary work your body does.
And once you’re in established labour, it’s important to stay as calm and relaxed as possible. This can help with the progression of labour and make the experience more manageable.
Part 1 covers:
How the body works in labour (first, second and third stage)
How you can help yourself to have a positive experience - positions and movement.
How to tell if you are in labour - when to call or go to the hospital,
Home Birth, Birth Centre or Delivery Suite - how to decide!
Making decisions in labour
Crucially of course, there will always be plenty of time to ask questions, as we know that there’s a lot to take in.
If you are more than 38 weeks and haven’t had access to antenatal classes, please email us and we will try and get you on our next class
What mums to be say:-
"I absolutely loved sharing stories with other mums and the Blossom team - can't wait for more classes!"
"It really gave me a boost - so grateful!"
NB: For consistency, we would suggest that you do Part 1 before Part 2 and book Part 2 for the same night the following week as it will be led by the same teacher.
Description
Duration: 60 minutes
This class is suitable for expectant parents and birth partners. This class is best completed with Labour & Birth Part 2
You're about to embark on one of the most incredible journeys of your life. While pregnancy can be exciting and magical, and having a baby is a wonderful and life-changing experience, it can also be a little daunting, especially when it comes to labour and birth.
Don't worry though, at Blossom, we’ve got you covered.
We’ll talk about contractions, the rhythmic tightening and releasing of your uterus that help to move your baby down through your pelvis and out into the world. We’ll cover how you can tell the difference between the real thing and the practice Braxton Hicks tightenings. You’ll learn how to familiarize yourself with the signs of labour. These can include contractions, a "show" of blood or mucus, and your waters breaking and what you need to keep track of these signs.
We’ll talk about how your body is built for this and all the hormones that make it possible.
We’ll cover assessment by the midwife or doctor to determine how far along you are in your labour.
You’ll learn more about your amazing pelvis and the extraordinary work your body does.
And once you’re in established labour, it’s important to stay as calm and relaxed as possible. This can help with the progression of labour and make the experience more manageable.
Part 1 covers:
How the body works in labour (first, second and third stage)
How you can help yourself to have a positive experience - positions and movement.
How to tell if you are in labour - when to call or go to the hospital,
Home Birth, Birth Centre or Delivery Suite - how to decide!
Making decisions in labour
Crucially of course, there will always be plenty of time to ask questions, as we know that there’s a lot to take in.
If you are more than 38 weeks and haven’t had access to antenatal classes, please email us and we will try and get you on our next class
What mums to be say:-
"I absolutely loved sharing stories with other mums and the Blossom team - can't wait for more classes!"
"It really gave me a boost - so grateful!"
NB: For consistency, we would suggest that you do Part 1 before Part 2 and book Part 2 for the same night the following week as it will be led by the same teacher.
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Please note all class times are UK times but we know we are attracting lots of you across the English speaking world. If you’re coming here from the US please choose one of our evening classes and for those of you from Australia please choose a morning class.
Individual class bookings
- Monday 21st September
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10:30-12:00FreeCourseHarrow Baby Massage @ Cedar
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19:00-20:30FreeZoomIn our workshop, we’ll demystify how your body makes milk, the role of hormones, and why you might want to “harvest” colostrum before birth.
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19:30-20:30FreeZoomA soothing hour to pause, breathe, and reset. Relax, release tension, and connect with other mums-to-be. Leave calm, centred, and ready for the journey ahead
- Wednesday 23rd September
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11:00-11:30FreeBlossom Family ShopFamily Shop
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11:30-12:00FreeBlossom Family ShopFamily Shop
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12:00-12:30FreeBlossom Family ShopFamily Shop
- Friday 25th September
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13:00-14:30FreeCourseHarrow Baby Massage @ Hillview
- Monday 28th September
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10:30-12:00FreeCourseHarrow Baby Massage @ Cedar
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19:00-20:30FreeZoomIn our workshop, we’ll demystify how your body makes milk, the role of hormones, and why you might want to “harvest” colostrum before birth.
-
19:30-20:30FreeZoomA soothing hour to pause, breathe, and reset. Relax, release tension, and connect with other mums-to-be. Leave calm, centred, and ready for the journey ahead
- Wednesday 30th September
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19:00-20:30FreeZoomVolunteer Induction
- Friday 2nd October
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10:00-11:30FreeZoomIn our workshop, we’ll demystify how your body makes milk, the role of hormones, and why you might want to “harvest” colostrum before birth.
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13:00-14:30FreeCourseHarrow Baby Massage @ Hillview
- Monday 5th October
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11:30-13:00FreeCourseHarrow Baby Massage @ Cedar
- Tuesday 6th October
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11:00-12:00FreeDrop-inSling Meet & Library
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12:00-13:00FreeDrop-inSling Meet & Library
- Wednesday 7th October
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11:00-11:30FreeBlossom Family ShopFamily Shop
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11:30-12:00FreeBlossom Family ShopFamily Shop
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12:00-12:30FreeBlossom Family ShopFamily Shop
- Friday 9th October
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13:00-14:30FreeCourseHarrow Baby Massage @ Hillview
- Monday 12th October
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10:30-12:00FreeCourseHarrow Baby Massage @ Cedar
- Friday 16th October
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13:00-14:30FreeCourseHarrow Baby Massage @ Hillview
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